Autism NI (PAPA), Donard, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BH

Autism Support

• Autism NI (PAPA)
• Autism Initiatives
• Autism Cymru
• Scottish Society for Autism
• Irish Society for Autism (ISA)
• ASPIRE - The Asperger's Syndrome Association of Ireland
• Irish Autism Action
• Asperger Syndrome Info and Support

Government Websites

• Department of Education Northern Ireland
• Department of Education and Science, Republic of Ireland
• Department for Social Development - For information on Disability Living Allowance
• Social Fund
• ELB’s (Education and Library Boards)
  Belfast
  Southern
  South Eastern
  North Eastern
  Western
• Guide to Statementing and Code of Practice
• Citizens Advice Bureau
  

Personal Pages

• Ben's Asperger Room
• Wendy Lawson
• Temple Grandin
  

Further Reading, Links and Resources

• Autism Resources
• Autism Connect
• Tony Attwood
• Carol Gray - Social Stories
• Linda Hodgdon - Visual Strategies
  

Practical Activities and Resources

• IconTalk
• Do To Learn
• Pre-School Zone
• Shoebox Tasks

Other Links

• NICCY (Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People)
• Children’s Law Centre
• SENAC (Special Educational Needs Advice Centre)
• Ad Care Holiday Fund
• Disabled Persons Badge for NI (Blue Badge Scheme)
• Barnardo’s Forward Steps
• Carers NI - Carers Line 0808 808 7777
• Contact A Family
• NICMA (Northern Ireland Childminding Association)
• Mencap
• Equality Commission
• SENDIST (Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal)
• Skill NI
• Door 2 Door Transport
• www.cerebra.org.uk
• Oaasis – Office for advice, assistance support and information on Special needs
• Institute of Child Education and Psychology
• ICEP - Applied Behaviour Analysis: Interventions for Developmental Disabilities
• ICEP - Understanding Autism: Effective Management and Teaching Strategies
• Sensational Kids

Associated Conditions:

• Autism & Pervasive Developmental Disorder
• A Hertion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Hyperlexia
• Tourette Syndrome
• Irish Fragile X Society
• Sotos Syndrome
• Semantic Pragmatic Disorder

Useful downloadable information and guides

• DLA Claim Packs - Tel: 0800 220 674
• Family Fund
• Carers:Cinema Exhibitors Association Card
• NI Music Therapy Trust
• Holiday Care

Specific Interventions

• Autism Research Unit (ARU) at the University of Sunderland
• PEAT - Parents Education as Autism Therapists
• TEACCH
• IABA - Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
• SPEAC - The charity for Education Provision in Northern Ireland
• CEAT - Centre  for Early Autism Treatment